Confessions of a 7AT Driver

1st · 05-30-2013, 10:42 AM

We know that eco-warrior at its core is the opposite of manliness, but perhaps not all things eco-friendly are for wusses. Manual transmissions have historically been more energy efficient than traditional automatic transmissions, and a quick look at EPA numbers will show that a manual version of a car can get 1 to 2 more miles per gallon than its identical automatic-equipped sibling.“Green” is trendy right now, and that means that all the ladies (especially the attractive ones) are doing what they can to project a “green” image. Play your cards right and the ladies will be all over you when you tell them that your manual 370Z gets several mpg more on the highway than the automatic version.

XiP · 05-30-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

We know that eco-warrior at its core is the opposite of manliness, but perhaps not all things eco-friendly are for wusses. Manual transmissions have historically been more energy efficient than traditional automatic transmissions, and a quick look at EPA numbers will show that a manual version of a car can get 1 to 2 more miles per gallon than its identical automatic-equipped sibling.“Green” is trendy right now, and that means that all the ladies (especially the attractive ones) are doing what they can to project a “green” image. Play your cards right and the ladies will be all over you when you tell them that your manual 370Z gets several mpg more on the highway than the automatic version.

Or just ride a bicycle, no harm to the environment at all

Haboob · 05-30-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Or just ride a bicycle, no harm to the environment at all

Except when your *** doesn't use the sidewalk and slows traffic down.

FPenvy · 05-30-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

We know that eco-warrior at its core is the opposite of manliness, but perhaps not all things eco-friendly are for wusses. Manual transmissions have historically been more energy efficient than traditional automatic transmissions, and a quick look at EPA numbers will show that a manual version of a car can get 1 to 2 more miles per gallon than its identical automatic-equipped sibling.“Green” is trendy right now, and that means that all the ladies (especially the attractive ones) are doing what they can to project a “green” image. Play your cards right and the ladies will be all over you when you tell them that your manual 370Z gets several mpg more on the highway than the automatic version.

something tells me you get a lot of chances to "play your cards right" with the ladies

Haboob · 05-30-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

something tells me you get a lot of chances to "play your cards right" with the ladies

I'm gonna have to try the, "I drive stick. It's green. Wanna ****?" line this weekend...

FPenvy · 05-30-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I'm gonna have to try the, "I drive stick. It's green. Wanna ****?" line this weekend...

go for it lol i've found that 99% of girls dont give a fuck if your car is a stick or not

it's more or less how much the car cost and how nice it is.

going on that i'd say we are all good. except for those in here with no game......and trolls.

Haboob · 05-30-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

go for it lol i've found that 99% of girls dont give a fuck if your car is a stick or not

it's more or less how much the car cost and how nice it is.

going on that i'd say we are all good. except for those in here with no game......and trolls.

FPenvy · 05-30-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

i can help you my son lol

XiP · 05-30-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

go for it lol i've found that 99% of girls dont give a fuck if your car is a stick or not

it's more or less how much the car cost and how nice it is.

going on that i'd say we are all good. except for those in here with no game......and trolls.

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Originally Posted by edub370

What all are you doing while driving (other than driving)? i rarely "multitask". other than doing advanced calculus on my way to my to my doctor/rocket scientist combo job

it's not often, but when I have to take my dog with me in the car he's a handful
sometimes I get calls from work while driving that I have to take (or I have to call into meetings)

JARblue · 05-30-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP

I don't know dude... I find it hard to multitask when you have to worry about shifting gears. Automatic transmission is a lot more convenient and less hassle if you have to multitask when driving.

This is one reason that I like a MT: requires more focus on actual driving. Multitasking and driving DO NOT go together.

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Originally Posted by Haboob

TBF, having a MT keeps me from using my phone while driving.

absolutely true and I like it that way

BTW, this talk about manual transmissions being manly is just garbage. We originally bought the Z as a DD for my wife. That makes my wife more 'manly' than a man driving an AT? I don't think so

Haboob · 05-30-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

I am just going to put this out there. I can tell by comments people make as to whether they have actually driven a 7at and LEARNED how to use it as opposed to some of the comments that are juat plain not true. I really don't care which you prefer but don't try to make an argument with flat out lies. I would go through and call out each post but come on guys just because you are on the internet doesn't mean you can just shoot stuff out your butt.

You can't put anything on the internet that isn't true.

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I thought we had to kill a mammoth to impress?

And if that doesn't work, you just club'em over the head and throw'em over your shoulder (or in your trunk/hatch) and take'em home.

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Originally Posted by edub370

"o my! your manual driving skills turn me on so much!" said no woman ever....

Once had one tell me I was a smooth shifter, but it was because she was drunk and I didn't make her throw up.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

That makes my wife more 'manly'.

Yes.

JARblue · 05-30-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Yes.

Well she drives an automatic Acura now, so she's a pussy.

Haboob · 05-30-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Guy goes into a Bar.

He sees this Hot Girl at the Bar.

He walks up and asks her if she wants to go for a ride. He says he knows how to drive a stick...

She says he is in the wrong Bar..

But he says it is a Manual..

She says "His name is Manual" ??

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Well she drives an automatic Acura now, so she's a pussy.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-30-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

We know that eco-warrior at its core is the opposite of manliness, but perhaps not all things eco-friendly are for wusses. Manual transmissions have historically been more energy efficient than traditional automatic transmissions, and a quick look at EPA numbers will show that a manual version of a car can get 1 to 2 more miles per gallon than its identical automatic-equipped sibling.“Green” is trendy right now, and that means that all the ladies (especially the attractive ones) are doing what they can to project a “green” image. Play your cards right and the ladies will be all over you when you tell them that your manual 370Z gets several mpg more on the highway than the automatic version.

Unless you're driving a cheap car. Most automatics rival or exceed mpg's of their modern manual counterparts..

gurneyeagle · 05-30-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

We know that eco-warrior at its core is the opposite of manliness, but perhaps not all things eco-friendly are for wusses. Manual transmissions have historically been more energy efficient than traditional automatic transmissions, and a quick look at EPA numbers will show that a manual version of a car can get 1 to 2 more miles per gallon than its identical automatic-equipped sibling.“Green” is trendy right now, and that means that all the ladies (especially the attractive ones) are doing what they can to project a “green” image. Play your cards right and the ladies will be all over you when you tell them that your manual 370Z gets several mpg more on the highway than the automatic version.

Let me guess - you're 35, live at home with your mom, have you're own "man cave" in the basement, unemployed, and play macho-man on the internet all day, right?

Dude, you are hilarious! Keep 'em coming.

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	We know that eco-warrior at its core is the opposite of manliness, but perhaps not all things eco-friendly are for wusses. Manual transmissions have historically been more energy efficient than traditional automatic transmissions, and a quick look at EPA numbers will show that a manual version of a car can get 1 to 2 more miles per gallon than its identical automatic-equipped sibling.“Green” is trendy right now, and that means that all the ladies (especially the attractive ones) are doing what they can to project a “green” image. Play your cards right and the ladies will be all over you when you tell them that your manual 370Z gets several mpg more on the highway than the automatic version.